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Every ranking on STR Market is made by our team of working Airbnb Superhosts. Brands can't pay to be ranked, and everything sponsored is labeled.
Never paid
Rank position, Editor's Picks and reviews can't be bought.
Tested in real rentals
We use tools and products in our own listings before we rank them.
Updated monthly
Rankings are re-checked every month and dated on every page.
1
Shortlist
We track 60+ tools and the products hosts ask us about most.
2
Test
Hands-on use in our own listings for at least 30 days.
3
Score
Each pick is scored on the five criteria below.
4
Re-rank
Rankings are re-checked monthly and the date is shown on every page.
Criterion
What we look at
Weight
Value for hosts
Price versus what it saves you or earns you
30%
Ease of use
Setup time and day-to-day effort
20%
Guest impact
Effect on reviews and the guest experience
20%
Integrations
Works with major PMSs and booking channels
15%
Support & reliability
Uptime, support response and track record
15%
What brands can pay for
What brands can't pay for
How we make money
None of these affect rankings.
We also make WelcomeScreen and Valdra
They are ranked on the same criteria as everything else and always marked “Our product”.
Working Superhosts who pick everything on STR Market, the team behind WelcomeScreen, used in 4,500+ properties.
Dylan W.
Founder · Superhost · Miami
Editor
Software team
Superhosts who run the tools daily
Software reviews
Products team
Superhosts who stock real rentals
Products & kits
Local host network
Hosts in 43 markets
Services directory
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